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Greenwich’s annual sidewalk sales kick off Thursday morning. Here’s some information on parking and a list of all participating stores and restaurants! Get busy tweeting with #GreenwichSidewalkSales to win prizes from the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce… Continue Reading →
The results of the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce annual survey of 1,300 members are optimistic for the most part, with 61% of respondents reporting that business conditions were better than last year. Concerns included local regulations and permits, finding skilled labor, and both traffic and parking. Continue Reading →
Take advantage of summer’s bounty at Augustine’s Farm, located along the northern-most end of King Street in Greenwich… Continue Reading →
Madalene Benoist d’Etiveaud has opened an East Putnam Avenue Greenwich branch of her Bash Weddings & Events, which also has a tasting room in Darien. Benoist d’Etiveaud, a longtime resident of Greenwich, has a catering operating and tasting room in Darien. Busy with events, including many weddings and milestone birthdays, she brings perspective from her catering background to the table.
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Modern minimalist fashion brand Eileen Fisher, which has had a location in Westport for many years, has opened a store in Greenwich at 252 Greenwich Avenue. Continue Reading →
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After three years at the YMCA of Greenwich, Ed Philipp will pursue other endeavors. According to Board chair Sandy Waters, “Under Ed’s leadership, the Greenwich YMCA settled its construction debt, grew financial aid to deserving individuals and families from $100,000 in 2012 to more than $400,000 in 2014 and expanded and re-energized its volunteer network, and operated with a stable, cost-effective, and profitable financial model.” Continue Reading →
Eversource standard service customers should see a significant drop in their monthly electric bill. According to Eversource, the savings of about 20% monthly will be in effect through the end of the year. The standard service price changes twice a year (January 1 and July 1). State law requires that. Eversource is a regulated energy distribution company, and they purchase electricity from wholesale suppliers on behalf of their customers. Those costs are passed directly to them with no profit to the company. All of Eversource’s customers have the option to buy their power from other retail suppliers or go with their standard service rate. Continue Reading →
Nick Racanelli brings his most experienced staff from Molto, ZAZA, and Dolce to Old Greenwich where Lugano Wine Bar and Salumeria fills a void. Though the restaurant quietly opened on June 24, diners were already returning for a reprise of the Scampi and Steak Salad they enjoyed a week earlier. Lugano, a newcomer to Greenwich’s restaurant scene, offers a superb selection of Salumeria, Tapas, exquisite meatballs, and in the process reinvents “Italian.” The expansive 39 ft bar opens to a lively main dining room to the right, but there is an option of a quieter dining area off to the left. The wine selection is carefully honed to match the unique dishes. Lugano does not disappoint. Continue Reading →
Moffly Media’s highly anticipated 11th Annual Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut party Presented by Stella Artois and Stella Cidre will take place at the Hilton Stamford Ballroom on Thursday, July 23 from 6:00-10:00 pm. Continue Reading →